People were full of praise for a new documentary giving a glimpse into the lives of four GAA players whose lives started outside Ireland.
RTE's 'New Gaels' tells the story of four people who came to a strange, new country and fell in love with the GAA.
Featuring Rosemount and Westmeath footballer Boidu Sayeh, Thomas Davis and Leitrim hurler Zak Moradi, Ballaghaderreen and Mayo footballer Shairoze Akram and Jeannine O’Brien who is involved with the Monaleen club in Limerick, it tells how the GAA has become an integral part of their lives.
Each telling their own compelling story, it details some of the racism the proud gaels have experienced in the country, while also showing how the GAA has embraced them.
People on social media were full of praise for the documentary.
One person said: "Watching #NewGaels would bring a tear to the eye. Such great stories and such remarkable men and women."
Another said: "#NewGaels is a great show. The @officialgaa plays such an important role in making people feel welcomed and included in Irish Society."
Someone else wrote: "What an uplifting documentary #NewGaels is."
While another commented: "Sport is such a wonderful tool and such a leveller to tackle many of societal issues, if used properly. Diversity makes Ireland is such a better place."
